Competition
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a competition run by Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
- Who can join
- Not posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- School year
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
JSHS is a STEM research competition for high school students supported by the Department of Defense. Students compete for scholarships and recognition at regional and national symposia.
Students perform original research, present at a university-held regional symposium, and can advance to the National JSHS. Disciplines include Medicine and Health (epidemiology, immunology, neuroscience, physiology, pathology) and Biomedical Sciences.
Key facts
- Run by
- Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
- Where
- Nationwide
- Who can join
- Not postedHigh school students
- Commitment
- Not posted
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Original research
- Abstract stating major discipline
- Oral or poster presentation
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Biology and Environmental Science
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
Similar opportunities
- Boston University Summer Term Academic Immersion: Introduction to Medicine
Summer program · Boston, MA
- Who can join
- Grades 11 to 12
- When to apply
- Applications open December 17 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partners for the Future
Research · Cold Spring Harbor, NY
- Who can join
- Grade 12
- When to apply
- School year
- Emory University Pre-College Program Emory Pre-Med Institute
Summer program · Atlanta, GA
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- All applicants notified on the same day (February 9); enrollment continues until all 25 seats are filled (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Georgetown University Summer Programs Medical Academy
Summer program · Washington, DC
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- Summer
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) High School Summer Research Program
Research · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- January 15, 2027
- Stanford Medicine Stanford Clinical Summer Internship (CSI)
Summer program · Stanford, CA
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- Last cycle: opened November 1, 2025 and closed February 9, 2026 (past window; confirm next cycle)
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Summer Term Academic Immersion: Introduction to MedicineSummer program · University lab | Boston, MA | Grades 11 to 12 | Three weeks (2027 sessions listed: June 27 - July 16 and July 18 - August 6 residential; June 28 - July 16 and July 19 - August 6 commuter) | Applications open December 17 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partners for the FutureResearch · University lab | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Grade 12 | Minimum 10 hours per week, September through March of senior year | School year |
| Emory University Pre-College Program Emory Pre-Med InstituteSummer program · University lab | Atlanta, GA | Not posted | 3 weeks; residential with a commuter option | All applicants notified on the same day (February 9); enrollment continues until all 25 seats are filled (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Georgetown University Summer Programs Medical AcademySummer program · University lab | Washington, DC | 15 and up | 1 week (2026 sessions: June 21-27, July 5-11, July 12-18) | Summer |
| McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) High School Summer Research ProgramResearch · University lab | Houston, TX | 16 and up | 4 weeks, June 7 - July 2, 2027 | January 15, 2027 |
| Stanford Medicine Stanford Clinical Summer Internship (CSI)Summer program · University lab | Stanford, CA | 16 and up | Two-week sessions (last cycle: July 13-24, 2026 in person; July 27 - Aug 7, 2026 virtual) | Last cycle: opened November 1, 2025 and closed February 9, 2026 (past window; confirm next cycle) |
Pre-Med opportunitiesBiology and Environmental Science opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)?
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium does not post an age rule on the page we read. High school students
What do you need to apply?
Original research, Abstract stating major discipline, Oral or poster presentation.
Sources and method
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